> Mmm... I still think it's a bit iffy, but if you say so...
> 
> Hm... Well, to put some ideas forward...
> 
> In both scenarios, the characters need motivation. 
> 
> In a school... Well, what's the school for? How does it work? History of the school? What makes it important/special? etc; etc; etc;
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> For a tournament... Occasion? Location? Host? Reward? Format (round-robin, double-elim, single-elim, etc;). 
> 
> If you've decided on one idea or the other i could probably go more in depth on that one.

As of right now I am leaning on tournament! The occasion? Host? And reward? Are to be determined and I am still open to ideas! I am thinking ... A  double elimination. Unless persuaded otherwise I feel this would be best (for now)